Communication Works 2026 Exhibitors

Communication Works 2026
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CENMAC, Charlton Park Academy and Ace Centre present our annual event – Communication Works – a celebration of assistive technology in education.

Communication Works South – Charlton, Greater London
Date: Wednesday 24^th June 2026
Time: 9.15am to 4.00pm
Venue: Charlton Athletic Football Club, North Stand, The Valley, Floyd Road, London SE7 8BL
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Exhibitors

The exhibition space at Communication Works 2026 gives our visitors a great opportunity to see up-close the latest products and innovations in assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) from new and established suppliers.

We invite a mix of established companies as well as start-ups and give them the opportunity to showcase their products and demonstrate how they can be implemented in school or at home.

 

Exhibitors – South Event

1Voice, Ace Centre, AT Superstore, ATtherapy, Autistic Inclusive Meets, Ayoa, Calibre Audio, CENMAC, Commtap CIC, Communication Matters,  Cosmo Learning System, Crick Software, Dad in a Shed, DiscoveryEd, Dolphin Computer Access, Douglas Stewart, Everway, Genio (formerly Glean), Inspiration, Jabbla UK, Kaz Type, LGfL, Liberator, Nueralign, OhBot, PODs Play, Pretorian Technologies, ReadingWise, RIX Inclusive Research Institute, Scanning Pens, SeeAbility, Sensepilot, Sensory Guru, Smartbox, Spinning World of Autism, Teach Us Too, The Apogee Project, Tobii Dynavox, Vault Learning, Vision Aid and Widgit.

International Exhibitors – Advance 2026 Awardees

This year we are very happy to welcome a number of international exhibitors who are Advance 2026 Awardees – a collaboration between the Royal Academy of Engineering and Global Disability Innovation Hub, part of the AT2030 programme, which is funded by UK International Development. Advance 2026 has a theme of ‘Accessibility, Assistive and Inclusive Technologies’. They include Colibri Interfaces, Grailmaker Innovations, Kidosense, Signvrse and Tunga Innovation Ltd. They will be on stands 33 & 34.

Find out more about each of the exhibitors joining us for Communication Works 2026 below.

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1Voice – Communicating Together

1Voice is a national charity that helps organise social events for individuals and families who use alternative forms of communication (AAC).

We’re a community of AAC users and their families, who meet to support each other, have fun together, and learn from each other.

For more information visit:

Website: 1voice.info/
Facebook: 1VoiceCT/
Instagram: 1voiceaac

Ace Centre

Ace Centre is a registered charity providing Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication services for people with complex needs. We offer assessment, training and information services across England, with a focus on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT), delivered by our multi-disciplinary team of specialist teachers, occupational therapists, speech & language therapists with the support of technical and administrative staff.

We believe everyone should be given the opportunity and the tools they need to fulfil their potential; we therefore lobby for change in statutory policy as well as working directly with people who need our support.

For more information visit: https://acecentre.org.uk/

AT Superstore

At AT Superstore, we provide Assistive Technology that empowers individuals who experience substantial and long-term challenges trying to perform their daily tasks within the classroom, at work, on the move or at home.

Find out more: https://atsuperstore.com/

ATtherapy

We are a dedicated team of Specialist Speech and Language Therapists, Assistive Technologists, Education and Therapy assistants and AT mentors, all assisted by our professional Business Support Team.

We work with children and adults with communication difficulties, due to a learning disability, acquired brain injury or other physical difficulties.

​Our expert team of speech and language therapists assess, diagnose and provide therapy for people with speech, language and communication and/or swallowing problems to help them communicate to the best of their ability.

​We have provided speech and language therapy expertise for many years to support people with communication problems. We offer a wide range of services to meet your needs, including:

• Face-to-face sessions at your home, school or workplace
• Dedicated personal therapy plans
• Teletherapy
• Training and resources

Find out more: https://www.attherapy.co.uk

Autistic Inclusive Meets UK (AIM)

At Autistic Inclusive Meets UK (AIM), we are a team of passionate and dedicated volunteers, committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for autistic individuals and their families. Our team consists of a diverse group of autistic individuals who are devoted to helping autistic people to live fulfilling lives. We provide a range of services and support, including information, advice, and practical assistance to help autistic people navigate the challenges of everyday life.

Find out more: www.autisticinclusivemeets.org

AYOA

Effectively supporting neurodivergent students requires innovative tools that adapt to individual needs. AYOA’s AI-powered visual learning platform assists students through powerful mind mapping, task management, and document creation functionality. AYOA includes specialised tools like the Idea Bank, Dyslexia Mode and Neuro-settings, which address specific requirements for diverse learners.

We invite you to visit our stand to discover how AYOA can help students overcome common challenges related to organisation, planning, and writer’s block.

For more information please visit: Ayoa.com

Calibre Audio

We are a UK-based charity that provides audiobooks to anyone that struggles to access print.

Since 1974, we have been supporting people with various challenges; including sight loss, dyslexia and various physical disabilities that make reading a printed book difficult.

Our collection has over 21,000 titles for members to choose from.

Find out more: https://my.calibre.org.uk/

CENMAC

CENMAC is a team of specialists who support children and young people to access the curriculum and/or to communicate using assistive technology.

Located at Charlton Park Academy in South-East London, CENMAC is a unique service offering assessments, reviews and the loan of assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

We work across the Greater London area, with children and young people aged 2 to 25 with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) in mainstream education, special schools, and those who are home educated.

Find out more: https://cenmac.com/

Colibri Interfaces (International Exhibitor – Stand 33 & 34)

Colibri Interfaces develops assistive technology solutions for people with severe physical and speech impairments.

Its products include Conversia, a multimodal AAC and speech-generating device controlled through head, facial and eye movements, and the Colibri Head Mouse, a wireless head-controlled mouse for computers, tablets and smartphones.

We combine accessible technology with ongoing clinical support to help users communicate, learn and access digital devices more independently.

Advance 2026 awardee (A collaboration between Royal Academy of Engineering & Global Disability Innovation Hub)

Find out more: https://mycolibri.life/en/home

Commtap CIC

Commtap provides software and resources for supporting children and adults with communication difficulties.

Our current projects

Symboliser for PowerPoint – After installing this enhancement, you can select some words, click on a button, and picture symbols appear in your document.

Commtap Resources website – 1000s of free activities and support strategies to use with children and young people with communication difficulties.

British Key Word Signs – Free dictionary of key word signs used in the UK.

Find out more: https://home.commtap.org/

Communication Matters

Communication Matters is a UK-wide organisation that supports people of all ages who find it hard to communicate because they have little or no clear speech.

We support people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in their basic human right to communicate, be included and heard in an equitable way.

Find out more: https://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/

Cosmo Learning System

Cosmo is a holistic learning system, designed to support diverse learning needs at scale. Our unified learning experience puts play at its centre and supports cognitive, motor, social, and emotional development all in one.

Find out more: https://www.explorecosmo.com/

Crick Software

At Crick Software, we are committed to making learning accessible for every child and enhancing literacy through inclusive technology. Our software, Clicker and DocsPlus, supports diverse needs across primary and secondary education, including students with dyslexia, physical disabilities, and those struggling with reading and writing. Compatible with Mac, Windows, iPad, and Chromebook, our products ensure that all students can experience the joy of success in their learning journey.

Find out more: https://www.cricksoft.com/uk

Dad in a Shed

Dad In A Shed is a UK-based, family-run assistive-technology company. We design and supply practical access tools, durable styluses, switch-friendly accessories and low-tech communication aids, alongside ready-to-use iPad bundles for AAC and SEN, supporting clinics, schools and families.

We offer clear advice, procurement-friendly packages and dependable aftercare, and we work with services that manage devices using industry-standard MDM to keep fleets secure and simple to use.

Whether you need a first communication setup, a clinic rollout or a simple replacement part, we’ll help you choose, set up and keep it working.

Find out more: https://dadinashed.com/

Discovery Education

Our engaging, effective and easy-to-use programmes help every school excel. Expert-led educational content, personalised work programmes and time-saving instructional tools enhance teaching and learning across core and foundation subjects, whilst boosting pupil attainment and confidence.

Find out more: https://www.discoveryeducation.com/uk/

Dolphin Computer Access

Dolphin assistive technology empowers students with dyslexia, vision impairments and other special educational needs to read and learn independently.

Every student has the right to read and learn in a way that is accessible for them, so Dolphin provides a range of assistive technology products to deliver equal access to education for students who are vision impaired, dyslexic, or have other special educational needs.
Our products support students around the world to reach their full potential throughout school, college, university and into the workplace.

Dolphin for Education – SuperNova Education Kit
Make learning more accessible for young people with vision impairments and empower your students to independently read all learning material and access all classroom resources – in school and at home. This complete kit provides the latest Windows devices, SuperNova Magnifier & Speech software and a range of helpful equipment. It enables students to use Windows apps, read printed worksheets, magnify the classroom whiteboard contents and read textbooks independently. Find out more: yourdolphin.com/SuperNova/Education-Kit

EasyReader Education
EasyReader Education empowers schools, colleges and universities to make reading accessible throughout their whole setting. Schools can create as many student logins as they need, and teaching staff benefit from insights into student reading activity and progress. Online CPD training courses help your whole team confidently support students with accessible reading.
For learners, EasyReader Education unlocks a range of exciting features in the EasyReader app. These benefit students who are dyslexic, vision impaired or have additional reading needs. Learners can read on any device, at the point of need.

EasyReader Education provides learners with access to over a million accessible titles from RNIB Bookshare and direct access to learning material shared by their teachers on Google Classroom or Microsoft Education.
Visit: yourdolphin.com/EasyReader/Education

Connect with Dolphin
Call the UK Team on 01905 754 577
Email us at info@yourdolphin.com

YouTube @YourDolphin  LinkedIn @dolphin-computer-access Facebook @DolphinComputerAccess X @YourDolphin

Douglas Stewart

Technology for lifelong learning

Douglas Stewart will be attending Communications Works, where we will be showcasing our comprehensive range of Assistive Technology solutions. Visit our stand to explore innovative tools designed to support accessibility, enhance communication, and empower users across a variety of environments. Our team will be on hand to provide demonstrations, answer questions, and discuss how our technology can make a meaningful difference.

Find out more: https://dstewart.co.uk/

Everway

Everway creates inclusive education technology that removes barriers to learning. With over 250 million users worldwide, our tools like Read&Write, OrbitNote and Equatio support literacy, numeracy and accessibility for every learner. Trusted by schools across the globe, our mission is simple: to help everyone understand and be understood. Learn more at everway.com
Everway is a global leader in inclusive education software, helping over 250 million people learn, communicate and achieve more every day. Our tools are designed to support literacy, numeracy, and accessibility across all devices and learning environments. Flagship products like Read&Write, OrbitNote, and Equatio provide powerful support for students with dyslexia, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and other individual needs—ensuring learning is accessible for all.

Built around Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, our solutions integrate seamlessly with platforms schools already use—like Google Workspace and Microsoft Office—making it easy for teachers to deliver personalised support. Whether in class, at home, or in exams, Everway’s technology empowers every learner to reach their full potential.
We’re proud to work alongside educators across the UK and beyond, all united by our mission: to help everyone understand and be understood.
Find out more: https://www.everway.com

Genio

At Genio (formerly Glean) we envision a world where every person has the tools and confidence to expand what’s possible through learning. We believe this happens when you equip, empower, and encourage learners with courses to develop study skills, and tools that put knowledge into action, unlocking better learning.

Trusted by over 1,000 institutions, Genio Notes makes classroom learning more effective for students of all abilities, and is now paired with an engaging course to boost study skills. Genio Present helps students gain presentation confidence through structured rehearsal, self-reflection, actionable feedback, and visible growth.

Find out more: https://genio.co/

Grailmaker Innovations (International Exhibitor – Stand 33 & 34)

Grailmaker is an assistive and early intervention technology startup. We build two products:

Vision Nanny is a digital therapy platform for children with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), the leading cause of childhood vision impairment. Its fully customisable activities are built for clinics, homes and the community. CVI often occurs alongside conditions like cerebral palsy and autism, and Vision Nanny supports these children too.

Spacefelt is a QR-based system that makes everyday signs and information accessible through audio description and sign language, shaped from the start by lived experience of blindness.

Advance 2026 awardee (A collaboration between Royal Academy of Engineering & Global Disability Innovation Hub)

Find out more: https://grailmaker.com/

Inspiration by TechEdology

Harness the power of visual thinking with Inspiration. By turning abstract thoughts into visuals like concept maps, mind maps, and diagrams, Inspiration brings immediate clarity to complex ideas and generates a structured outline to kickstart writing.

Find out more: https://www.inspiration-at.com/

Jabbla UK

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Kidosense (International Exhibitor – Stand 33 & 34)

Kidosense develops AI-powered digital screening solutions to monitor and support early childhood neurodevelopment for children aged 0 to 6.

Our core product is an intuitive mobile application that translates complex neuroscientific milestone tracking into simple, 3-minute daily questions and behavioral check-ins for parents. Through an interactive milestone calendar, personal progress notes, and an AI-driven chatbot companion, families can seamlessly track daily growth, receive personalized development activities, and access expert-backed daily articles. By processing these observational insights, Kidosense generates automated monthly reports and clinical-grade data summaries to help families and specialists spot early developmental gaps or milestone regressions at home.

We combine our responsible technology approach with strict data privacy frameworks to bridge the gap between home environments and professional intervention, eliminating social stigma and helping every child get the right support as early as possible.

Advance 2026 awardee (A collaboration between Royal Academy of Engineering & Global Disability Innovation Hub)

Find out more: https://www.kidosense.com/

LGfL

Thrice winner of the not-for-profit Supplier of the Year in the ERAs, LGfL is a charitable trust that is passionate about saving schools money, keeping children safe, tackling inequality, energising teaching & learning and promoting wellbeing.

We don’t profit from schools we reinvest into education.

Our mission is the advancement of education. Our ambition is for UK schools to lead the world in digital innovation, enabling all children to achieve more whilst schools spend less.

Find out more: https://lgfl.net/

Liberator

Team Liberator consists of highly skilled, friendly individuals who have a wealth of experience in both AAC implementation and programming and supporting people who have communication impairments.

We are all passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for people who use our communication solutions – either now or in the future.

Find out more at: https://www.liberator.co.uk/

Neuralign by Neuralign

Neuralign is a science-backed, online programme that supports the way your brain learns to read. It targets auditory processing and visual processing, as well as working memory and executive function, which are required for fluent reading. Through short, focused sessions, Neuralign gently strengthens the brain’s reading systems.

Find out more: https://aventido.com/client/neuralign

Ohbot

Ohbot was born from a simple yet powerful idea: to make coding and robotics accessible to all. Ohbot gives beginners and tinkerers full creative control of their very own programmable robot head, blending hands-on learning with cutting-edge AI technology”

Find out more at: https://www.ohbot.co.uk/

PODS

Immersive play spaces for creative learning, sensory relaxation and imaginative sensory play.

PODS is the most innovative play space on planet Earth and afar. Our Pop-up imagination stations offer a relaxation space with a range of removable themes and complementing audiobooks, ebooks and sound effects for hours of immersive magical play adventures.

PODS pops up in seconds making it the most portable of sensory rooms.

Find out more: https://www.podsplay.com/

Socials @podsplay

Pretorian Technologies

We take immense pride in our desire to use our abilities to support people with special needs requiring a little extra help to achieve the things the rest of us take for granted. Our mission is to provide those people with that help, and in turn, empower them to get the most from life.

Pretorian Technologies range of Assistive Technology and Communication products is the most comprehensive and extensive of any manufacturer and includes the unique SimplyWorks® family of wireless AT (Assistive Technology) and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) products.

Find out more: https://www.pretorianuk.com/

Reading Wise

ReadingWise is an evidence based, online reading intervention that jump-starts reading for those who are falling behind. Since 2015 ReadingWise has reached nearly 100,000 pupils. The average reading age increase is 9.7 months in 12 hours.Trained staff work with up to 10 learners at a time in regular sessions. Learners work through online lessons personalised to their specific areas of reading difficulty.ReadingWise staff work closely with both primary and secondary schools to ensure that the resources are targeted and implemented in the most effective ways according to evidence from research.

Find out more: https://readingwise.com/

Rix, UEL

We are a Research and Development Centre with a mission to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities through effective use of digital and multi-media technologies. We lead research and learning partnerships and co-develop software and training to exploit the potential of digital tools for the benefit of our most excluded fellow citizens.

Our mission is to enable people with learning disabilities to realise the full potential benefits that digital and new media technologies can bring to their lives. Our vision is that people with intellectual disabilities and other challenges achieve inclusion, greater independence and improved quality of life through the use of multi-media advocacy tools and methods.

We work with national and local community organisations and groups to embed the many ways that people can use digital and multi-media tools to shape and share their wishes, express their views, take a more active part in their communities and gain more choice and control over their own lives. We want to see these person-centred ways of working adopted and integrated into the way care and support is provided to make a step change in the inclusion of disabled people in our communities.

Find out more: https://rixresearchandmedia.org/

Scanning Pens

Scanning Pens is an award-winning portable assistive technology company based in the UK, founded in 2003 by two enthusiastic tech lovers – Toby Sutton and Jack Churchill. With Jack having dyslexia himself, he wants to make sure both adults and children across the world within the neurodivergent community have the necessary tools to read confidently.

We provide technology that increases productivity, promotes inclusivity, and offers affordability. We offer a range of resources to help best utilise our reading pens for children, adults, and educators. We increase awareness of dyslexia and other learning challenges through webinars, training programs and educational interventions.

Find out more: https://www.scanningpens.co.uk/

SeeAbility

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities or autism, who may also have sight loss. Through our support, people live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible, whether that’s forming more friendships and relationships, enjoying new experiences and activities or finding employment.

We also campaign for better eye care for people with learning disabilities, who are ten times more likely to have sight loss.

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK and has pioneered specialist support for over 220 years.

Find out more: https://www.seeability.org/

SensePilot

SensePilot is creating software to enable PC control via headtracking and facial gestures using only standard webcams. You can control the cursor with head tracking and map over 35 facial gestures to various clicking actions (left click, right click, double click and scroll) based on your preferences and range of motions. SensePilot’s software also supports complex video games offering full 360 degree control.

Find out more: https://sensepilot.tech/

Sensory Guru Ltd

Sensory Guru Ltd is a leading provider of innovative and inclusive learning solutions. Our team is dedicated to improving the educational experience of those with complex needs through the use of assistive technology, AAC, and the design of multipurpose learning environments.

With a focus on accessibility and usability, we work to create products that are both effective and user-friendly. From our cutting-edge software to our expertly designed physical spaces, we are committed to creating a better future for all learners.

Find out more: https://sensoryguru.com

Signvrse (International Exhibitor – Stand 33 & 34)

Signvrse is an AI-powered sign language accessibility infrastructure company helping organisations make digital services, learning content, websites, videos, and customer communications accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing users. Our platform combines AI, 3D avatars, motion capture, and human-in-the-loop validation to translate information into sign language and embed accessibility directly into existing digital and communication environments.

We are excited to be part of Communication Works 2026 and look forward to showcasing our work alongside the wider assistive technology ecosystem.

Advance 2026 awardee (A collaboration between Royal Academy of Engineering & Global Disability Innovation Hub)

Find out more: https://signvrse.com/

Smartbox

Smartbox creates assistive technology to help children and adults with disabilities communicate and live more independently.

Our products include a combination of specialist hardware, software and content which are used by people around the world.

Your questions are always welcome. Find out more and contact us at:

Email: info@thinksmartbox.com

Website: https://thinksmartbox.com/

Spinning World of Autism

Laura Brown is the parent of Ethan, an autistic 6 year old, who is non-speaking and a proud AAC user. Laura is a passionate advocate for AAC and setup the community Spinning World of Autism to share their story and help other parents of autistic children and young people who feel isolated and unsupported to come together and share experiences. Come & chat to Laura all about AAC for your autistic child.

Find out more: https://www.spinningworldofautism.com/

Teach Us Too

Teach Us Too is a charity promoting the right for all children to be taught to read and write, whatever their label or diagnosis. We are dedicated to improving opportunities for children with significant disabilities to access high quality, effective literacy education.

Find out more: https://www.teachustoo.org.uk/

The Apogee Project

The Apogee Project, based in Cardiff, UK, provides a range of assistive technology services to children and adults. We host specialists and clients in our state-of-the-art sensory and therapy space, as well as visiting clients in their homes for assistive technology assessments. In partnership with Tobii Dynavox, we are bringing outdoor communication boards to education settings around the UK. And last but not least, we offer a website full of accessible educational activities and games!

Find out more: https://www.theapogeeproject.com/

Tobii Dynavox

We are a global team that works to help people with communication and mobility challenges live richer, more meaningful lives.

Our technology benefits those who use it and the people around them – parents, siblings, grandparents, caregivers, teachers and clinicians as well as others they encounter in everyday life. We empower people with complex communication and mobility needs to decide what to say and do on their own terms.

Find out more: https://uk.tobiidynavox.com/

Tunga Innovation Ltd (International Exhibitor – Stand 33 & 34)

Tunga Innovation Ltd is a data and AI company that develops solutions across different fields, with a mission to create solutions that save lives. In particular, our AbleSpeak innovation is an assistive technology solution for individuals with motor impairments and non-standard speech, enabling them to interact with computers and digital devices through intuitive voice commands. Powered by adaptive AI speech recognition trained on diverse speech patterns, including African accents. AbleSpeak gives users hands-free control over web browsing, computer navigation and everyday digital tasks.

Advance 2026 awardee (A collaboration between Royal Academy of Engineering & Global Disability Innovation Hub).

Find out more: https://tunga.advernet.africa/

Vault Learning

Story-driven, game-based learning for KS3 – where the curriculum becomes and adventure.

Find out more: https://vaultlearning.tech/

Vision Aid

At VisionAid Technologies, we believe every child and young person deserves access to the right tools to unlock their full potential. For over 25 years, we’ve been at the forefront of assistive technology, supporting students with visual impairments, dyslexia, autism, and other learning differences across the UK.

Find out more: www.visionaid.co.uk

Widgit

Widgit Symbols are used worldwide to support people to realise their full potential, regardless of age, ability or background. The symbols support all users who have difficulties with text or communication in settings ranging from nursery schools to dementia care homes.

With a database of over 20,000 symbols, and 40 years’ experience, we have developed a wide range of products and services to cater for the needs of symbol users and service providers.

Find out more: https://www.widgit.com/

 

Communication Works South – Charlton, Greater London
Date: Wednesday 24^th June 2026
Time: 9.15am to 4.00pm
Venue: Charlton Athletic Football Club, North Stand, The Valley, Floyd Road, London SE7 8BL

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